Crooked Kingdom! In German!
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So. I borrowed Six of Crows from our local library in summer, and have been waiting for Crooked Kingdom ever since. The covers are so pretty 😍
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I really enjoyed this duology. It’s supposedly YA since every main character is a teenager, but there’s some really dark themes going on and lots of stabby action and people die and y‘know ROMANCE... but what Bardugo really nails here is to portray six(!) main POV characters, each an individual with their own character development, plus relationships with the other characters, and romantic interests, and all of it is grounded in human emotion, and just makes them all feel very real. .
I mean ... Kaz Brekker could easily be a cross between a YA version of Jorg of Ancrath and young Al Pacino as Michael Corleone. He‘s smart, ruthless, and such a skilled liar/pokerface—but at the same time he’s crippled by his past in a way that neither Jorg nor The Godfather really had to deal with... Add in the feel of bustling Ketterdam—fantastic
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I‘ve read this without reading the Grisha books that came before and I think I got all of it (though there are cameos of some of those other characters in this duology, I guess? At least, I got that feeling). 5 ⭐️
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#grimdragon [I‘m only human] Dirtyhands
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Time to tell me what you’ve been up to lately!?⁣
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Also hi here is my HAND and it is displaying the most amazing Kaz Brekker fingerless glove ever (from an @owlcrate box!) I can’t wait to steal something priceless with these—wAIT I MEAN…do something kind and wholesome while wearing these. (Ps the December theme is POWER OF ILLUSIONS 🤗✨it’ll be on sale on 22nd but see Owlcrate’s page for all the details! FURY = 10% off too!)⁣
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So a bit of a life update from me???⁣
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✧ I just reread A Monster Calls and I’M DEVASTATED. Again. That book afdjsakfd.⁣
✧ Made fruit mince pies with my niblings (proof in my Stories) and that’s always an adventure. 💀 I actually go back home in 3 more days after a month staying with my sister…I’m sAD.⁣
✧ I spent 4 hours writing a 2 paragraph book pitch on the weekend just so you know how glamorous the author life is.⁣
✧ I finally preordered QUEEN OF AIR AND DARKNESS and tbh I am not ready.⁣
✧ I’m up to 190 books read this year! TEN TO GO.⁣
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✧ #theyasisters | fav bookish merch⁣
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❝he'd broken his leg dropping down from the rooftop. the bone didn't set right, and he'd limped ever after. so he'd found himself a fabrikator and had his cane made. it became a declaration. there was no part of him that was no broken, that had not healed wrong, and there was no part of him that was not stronger for having been broken.❞ ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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★actually seventeen but acts thirty ⁣
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8012 hours ago

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Y’all I just went to a bookstore for the first time in three weeks *throws confetti* 🥳
Sadly, the Six of Crows collector’s edition is still unavailable here 😭💔
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I spent the last week fangirling over #ShadowAndBone, so @moniquelicu kindly lent me her Six of Crows because she knows how broke and in desperate need of more Grishaverse I am 😂♥️
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Yeah, I put popcorn in a mug for bookstagram purposes, so what?? 👻
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I haven’t been able to read much this weekend.. I’ve been working on school work and just generally don’t have the motivation to read😪 I’m bearing the end and I don’t want it to end so I’ve been putting it off, stupid? Right?

Class is also cancelled tomorrow, I’m so happy (concerned but still happy). A lot of people are kinda pissed because finals are around the corner, but it’s not like not having school gets rid of your ability to study lmao. [artist: valcanous on tumblr]

289122 hours ago

So... this arrived just as I was finishing Six of Crows and can't lie, I'm really into this series, I get the hype now, I'm a believer...

🕷Slaver-huntress Inej Ghafa.🕷 I really hope she'll make an appearence in King of Scars. Oh! The instagram format destroys everything that one holds dear so if you want to see the full image please check it out on my tumblr. Tumblr name --> SilverVanadis

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Which crew do you desperately need to get together?
I'd do anything,ANYTHING, for the Six of Crows crew to get back together. All 6 of them, in the same book.
I know Nina has a pov in King of Scars but I need another book with all of them in it.
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ALL of them.
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I know Leigh Bardugo said she's planning a third Six of Crows book sometime in the future but I hope it's really soon, maybe right after Nikolai's duology is over. She has another series she's working on but even if it's not finished by then I demand the third SOC book is published along side that series if it's not over by then. I can't wait any longer😭
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I honestly desperately wanna know what Kaz and Inej are doing !! We left them in a good place but they still have more to tell, and I swear if anything happens during the years between CK and third book and I don't get a hundred flashbacks I'll be so sad, like give me everything, I don't care how long it's been, I need every detail of every little encounter, even if we end up with another 1K words book, i'm reading two this year and i'm fine (so far😂) but others who finished one and getting ready for the other are okay !! (Sort of😅)
But it wouldn't matter, just give us everything Bardugo !! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I also want other stuff to happen,mainly one, but I won't start now, I could go on for hours 🙃🙃🙃
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So we'll keep it short and sweet!!
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Tell me who you guys would love to see more of??
#thefamilyyouchoosebwg : Family Reunion
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“Many boys will bring you flowers. But someday you'll meet a boy who will learn your favorite flower, your favorite song, your favorite sweet. And even if he is too poor to give you any of them, it won't matter because he will have taken the time to know you as no one else does. Only that boy earns your heart.” - Leigh Bardugo, Six of Crows ✨
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Happy Sunday lovelies ✨ I woke up early this morning, got ready for the day, and set up shop in the living room to try and get some serious work done. I won a giveaway hosted by the lovely @booksabove and chose to get the exclusive edition of Sox of Crows. I have yet to read it, but I know so many of you absolutely adore it so I’m very excited to start this adventure! The bookmarks are from @moledrocraftco and you can use code: catherynereads for 15% off your entire purchase ✨
QOTD: Who’s your favourite bookish band of misfits?
AOTD: I think the Inner Circle will always be my answer, although I’ve recently fallen in love with the Cadre 😂
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CHAPTER 1 (soc/Caraval crossover): Remember, it's only a game...
3 years after the events of Crooked Kingdom, Kaz, Inej, Nina, Jesper, and Wylan each wake up on Isla de los Sueños alone. Legend has something to offer each of them-something they greatly desire, but only if they can win Caraval. They can't get off the island without playing the game for the full 5 nights. The Dregs must now not only compete against others, but also themselves. Can they do it?
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I am so glad this all fit into one post after much cropping and meticulous editing. You guys will have to zoom in to see everything. The characters are not mine! This fanfic is inspired by the stories of @lbardugo and @stephanie_garber and I really hope you enjoy it! The link for this fanfic is in my bio! And you can find me on Wattpad or ao3 at grishaswxnd. Chapter 2 hopefully coming soon! If you repost, please credit me 💞
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89162 days ago

S A T U R D A Y
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Guys look at me actually posting for #sixofcrowssaturday ! You think I would given the amount of time I actually spend talking about my love for this series, but I guess I never schedule my posts right for it 😂 I think six of crows is my most owned fandom for merch and tbh it’s never ending with the way that it’s growing. If you know of any place that has SOC candles let me know, that’s one thing I am lacking in my collection... I do have six of crows swag not featured here but for the most art this sums up my collection thus far. I already have plans to make a six of crows shelf when I get my new bookshelves and i am super excited for it. All of the vendors for this merch have been tagged in the photo, and as always you can use my code KAIT10 to save $$ @bookmarkingbyval
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qotp: what’s your favourite type of merch to collect?
aotp: i love bookmarks with all of my heart oof
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It’s been nice being home and being able to sleep in my room, though I have to say it’s a bit of a mess right now as I haven’t really been able to organize any of my new books onto the shelf right 😅 I’m glad my shelves at school have less On them, it’s a bit less overwhelming. Oh well, over Christmas break they are going to be cleaned and some books I don’t want anymore will be unhauled. Keep your eyes out in my stories for them, I’m going to be trying to sell some because ya girl needs money 😂😂 have a lovely Saturday everyone!
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